Youth Development Phase Coach

FC Halifax Town is seeking to appoint an Academy Youth Development Phase Coach to work on a part-time basis within our Academy for the upcoming 2026/2027 season.

A successful candidate would be committed and passionate in the development of football players with a strong coaching background working with players of this age, whilst also possessing leadership and organisational skills to inspire, champion and develop players.

The role includes leading a specific age group within the Youth Development Phase, including two sessions on Monday and Friday evenings and a fixture Saturday morning each week.

Salary: Sessional rate + expenses: agreed dependent on experience.

Qualifications – Essential
• UEFA B / UEFA C (actively working towards UEFA B)
• Experience of working in a coaching capacity in a professional football environment and with young adolescents (U12-U15) is desirable.
• FA Safeguarding Children.
• FA Introduction to First Aid in Football.Full clean driving licence.
• The role is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Qualifications – Desirable

UEFA A / UEFA B (actively working towards UEFA A)
Background and experience working with elite footballers (9-16 EPP Academy
Experience in providing player performance feedback.

Please consider the below before applying:

to the requirements and the commitment the roles require, it is advisable that candidates live within commutable distance Halifax.

The Role:
1. Plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions in alignment with the coaching syllabus and maintain accurate records of training in line with requirements of the Football Club.
2. Plan and lead matchday fixtures (weekly).
3. Work closely with other Lead Coaches to organise player logistics for training sessions, fixtures and events.
4. Ensure the efficient and effective operation of sessions/fixtures, responsible for equipment set up and security, where appropriate.
5. Create an environment to enhance realistic progress in player development by setting realistic but challenging performance expectations, provide feedback and reinforcement, build confidence.
6. Lead the player review process and support with recruitment, retention and longer-term progression of players in the specific age group.
7. Reliable administration: result reporting, fixture confirmation, maintain register and game time logs.
8. Ensure that appropriate standards of conduct are complied with at all times generally being a good ambassador for FC Halifax Town. FC Halifax Town is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment.

How to apply:

CV’s should be submitted to joshwalsh@fchtcommunity.com

The closing date for applications is at 5.00pm on Friday 12th June.

Safeguarding:

FC Halifax Town is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves the supervision of and working with children and young people. As the role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the applicant must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

FC Halifax Town commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender assignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, race, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion, ability or disability, pregnancy, or maternity and to encourage equal opportunities (Protected Characteristics, Equality Act 2010). Employees of FC Halifax Town must ensure a positive commitment towards equality, diversity and inclusion by treating others fairly and not committing any form of discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.